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Protests Spread across Spanish State Following Arrest of Pablo Hasél

The jailing of communist rapper Pablo Hasél has unleashed a groundswell of anger across Catalonia and Spain, with mass demonstrations that have been met with vicious repression at the hands of the state.

GameStop, Casino Capitalism, and Chaos on Wall Street

A group of Reddit amateur traders have been playing the market against major hedge funds. This circus exposes Wall Street as little more than a gambling den, and reveals a crisis-ridden capitalist system hooked on […]

In Scandalous Last-Minute Decision, Trump Designates Cuba as “State Sponsor of Terrorism”

In yet another scandalous provocation, he US has decided to designate Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism.” As revolutionary Marxists we unconditionally defend the Cuban Revolution against imperialism and capitalist restoration. Hands off Cuba!

Venezuelan National Assembly Elections amidst Imperialist Meddling Marked by Low Turnout

The US and the EU had already announced in advance they would not recognize the results, but the Guaidó card is exhausted. The PSUV victory announces a deepening of its rightward political shift.

What does the Monetary Reorganization in Cuba Mean?

What are the “monetary reorganization” measures that are being proposed in Cuba, why are they proposed now, and what impact do they have on the material basis of the Cuban revolution?

Europe’s COVID-19 Second Wave: Criminal Capitalist Negligence

A second wave of COVID-19 is ravaging Europe. This was not inevitable, but a deadly consequence of governments prioritizing the wealth of the capitalists over the health of the population.

David Harvey against Revolution: the Bankruptcy of Academic “Marxism”

David Harvey is an academic who describes himself as a Marxist. His recent statement that he is against the revolutionary overthrow of capitalism has logically caused a stir.

Black Lives Matter Mass Movement Spreads Internationally: US Ruling Class on the Defensive

Faced with this unprecedented show of mass defiance, the US ruling class has realized repression can’t stop the movement and is now trying to defuse it by offering some concessions.

Venezuela Foils Mercenary Incursion: Guaidó and Washington Responsible

In the early hours of Sunday May 3, Venezuelan police and armed forces foiled an attempt by armed men to kidnap Venezuelan officials and spark a military coup.

Brazil Gripped by Major Political Crisis in Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic

A major political crisis has broken out in Brazil. The Minister of Justice Moro resigned after president Bolsonaro removed the head of the Federal Police Valeixo, who had been nominated by Moro.

América Latina en revolución: lecciones del octubre rojo

Jorge Martín analiza la oleada del “octubre rojo” que se vivió en América Latina el año pasado, con movimientos insurreccionales en un país tras otro.

Revolution in Latin America: Lessons of the Red October

Jorge Martin looks back on the tremendous “Red October” that swept Latin America last year, with insurrectionary movements in one country after another.